Checking Tire Pressure
Tires should be checked every day
Tire pressure depends on the type of tire installed on your tractor along with any installed or liquid ballast. If there is ballast in the rear tires of your tractor, move the tractor slowly forward until the air step is at the top of the tire and the take the tire pressure reading.
Before you begin
You’ll need the following to complete this task:
- Safety glasses and any other safety equipment required by your job site.
- Tractor tire pressure gauge
To check tire pressure:
- For each tire, remove the valve cap and place it in a safe place.
- Insert the tire gauge and push until the hissing sound stops.
- Check the PSI reading on the gauge and compare it to the recommended PSI table.
- If the air pressure is low, add air until the tire is properly filled.
- Replace the valve cap.
Tire Pressure Table
Below are the recommended PSI of each tire:
|
Tire |
Recommended PSI |
Notes |
|
Front Left without ballast |
45psi |
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Front Left with ballast |
50psi |
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Front Right without ballast |
45psi |
|
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Front Right with ballast |
50psi |
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Rear left |
18psi – 24psi |
Dependent on rear implement weight and presence of inner ballast |
|
Rear right |
18psi – 24psi |
Dependent on rear implement weight and presence of inner ballast |
The weight of implements can cause tractor tires to deform, which impacts tire wear and soil compaction. To compensate, adjust the tire pressure to the correct level for the load and the conditions where you will be operating. A lower tire pressure is better for working in soil (reduces compaction) but higher tire pressure is better for roads as it saves fuel and reduces wear.
IMPORTANT: Check your implement operator manual and follow any instructions.